informační bulletin

Magazine Overview

This document is a 'informační bulletin' (information bulletin) dated February 12, 2018, serving as a joint publication for several Czech and Slovak research associations: KPUFO, ČsAAA, FFC, BCS, Projektu Záře, Klub Záblesk, and SAVPJ. The bulletin focuses on paranormal research, ufology, mysteries, and related historical and archaeological topics.

Upcoming Events

The bulletin announces an upcoming full-day lecture event titled 'Co nového v záhadologii' (What's New in Ufology) to be held on Saturday, April 21, 2018, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the restaurant U Vodárny in Prague. The event is open to the public, and participants are encouraged to announce their attendance via email to [email protected]. The organizers welcome speakers and will provide small gifts to presenters. Attendees can also expect reading materials and new club DVDs.

• Specific lectures planned for this event include:
• Jaroslav Mareš presenting on whether all allegedly surviving pterosaurs can be traced to a common ancestor.
• Jiří Svoboda discussing 'Mysteries of the Celts in Bohemia'.
• Tomáš Stěhule presenting on 'The largest pyramid complex in the world - Tucume (Peru)'.

Another event highlighted is 'Legends and Mysteries of the Brno Underground', a free lecture by Aleš Svoboda with a projection, scheduled for February 28, 2018, at 6:00 PM at the Dělnický dům Židenice in Brno.

The bulletin also notes that the annual meeting of FFC with lectures took place on Saturday, February 3, 2018, in Prague 6 – Břevnov.

Exhibitions

An exhibition titled 'Mysteries and Secrets not only in the Czech Republic' is ongoing at the Stará papírna in Žatec from January 18 to March 17, 2018. Contact information and YouTube links are provided.

New Websites and Publications

• The bulletin promotes new websites and online content:
• The website of researcher and author Tomáš Dosoudil: http://www.tomas55.cz/index.html
• Tomáš Stěhule's pages on Peru and South America, covering history, archaeology, civilizations, and travel: http://tom-stehule.com/

It also features a section titled '! PROZKOUMÁNO !' (Explored!) which discusses two woodcuts from 1562 by Melantrich z Aventýna depicting polar lights, noting that one specific book containing these is missing from the National Library's collection.

New DVDs

A new DVD is available: 'Jak to bylo s nacistickými létajícími talíři?' (What About Nazi Flying Saucers?). This is a compilation of articles with a complete analysis of the legend and related topics from the KPUFO archive, priced at 240 CZK.

Reading Recommendations

• Readers are encouraged to check out:
• The magazine 'ENIOLOGIE ČLOVĚKA' (Human Eniology), a science magazine: http://www.eniologiecloveka.cz
• The magazine 'Záhady života' (Mysteries of Life), a monthly publication covering mysteries, health, and the soul, with a website and YouTube channel.
• The archaeoastronomy magazine 'Sagenhafte Zeiten', available in PDF, DOC, and JPG formats. The bulletin highlights that the complete 2017 volume is available in the KPUFO/ČsAAA archive.

Websites to Follow

• Several websites are recommended for regular updates:
• 'Záhady a zajímavosti ZAZ' (Mysteries and Curiosities ZAZ) with new articles daily: http://www.zahadyazajimavosti.cz
• 'CESTY PSYCHOTRONIKY' (Paths of Psychotronics) with new articles every Saturday: http://www.cestipsychotroniky.cz
• 'Záhady ve fotografii' (Mysteries in Photography) with occasional new articles: http://www.kpufo.cz/oblasti/fot/
• KPUFO Slovensko website with new articles every third day: http://www.kpufo.eu/sk

It is noted that the websites are undergoing reconstruction, and the submission of new articles is temporarily suspended.

Call for Contributions

The bulletin urges readers to 'NEBUĎ PASIVNÍ' (Don't Be Passive) and 'PŘISPĚJTE' (Contribute). Voluntary contributions are welcomed to support their activities, with a suggested minimum of 120 CZK. Bank account details and membership application links for KPUFO and ČsAAA are provided. Information on how to pay membership fees for the Club of Psychotronics and UFO is also included.

Facebook Presence

Readers are invited to join their Facebook group and follow their pages for updates on topics like Czech ufology, mysteries, megaliths, crop circles, and more.

In Memoriam

The bulletin marks the passing of the Slovak researcher Andrej Sándor on February 4, 2018.

Research Queries

Two specific research queries are posed:
1. Seeking sources for Ludvík Souček's book 'Tušení stínu' (1979), specifically regarding prehistoric animal bones cut into thin slices using an unknown tool, found in catacombs in Odessa. The bulletin mentions two scientists, T. J. Gricaj and I. J. Jack, in this context.
2. An inquiry about a stone photographed on Mars that resembles a face, possibly a statue, gargoyle, or similar object found in a church. The bulletin asks if anyone recognizes it.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The bulletin consistently promotes paranormal research, ufology, and the investigation of mysteries. It acts as a central hub for various Czech and Slovak research groups, disseminating information about their activities, publications, and events. The editorial stance is one of active inquiry, encouraging reader participation through contributions, event attendance, and sharing information. There is a clear emphasis on collaboration among different research associations and a desire to make information accessible through various media, including magazines, websites, and DVDs.